Volume 146, No. 88 covering the 2nd Session of the 106th Congress (1999 - 2000) was published by the Congressional Record.
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“HONORING THE 1999 GOVERNOR'S EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM AWARD WINNERS” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1213-E1214 on July 11, 2000.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
HONORING THE 1999 GOVERNOR'S EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM AWARD WINNERS
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HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD
of guam
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the governor of Guam, Carl T.C. Gutierrez, acknowledges the hard work of government of Guam employees. The governor's employee recognition program, better known as the Excel Program, is the highest and most competitive employee awards bestowed by the governor--showcasing outstanding employees and programs within the government of Guam.
Local governmental agencies and departments participate in this program wherein awardees are chosen within each department's nominees for a number of occupational groups. These groups range from clerical to labor and trades to professional and technical positions. The various awards reflect individual and group performance, valor, sports, community service, cost savings, and integrity.
My sincerest congratulations go to the awardees. I urge them to keep up the good work. I am pleased to submit for the Record the names of this year's outstanding employees.
Outstanding Employees and Programs in 1999
governor's employee recognition program
The Winners for Outstanding Performance in 1999
A. Inspiration and Encouragement
Small Dept/Agency--Cynthia R. Gogo, Administrative Assistant, Department of Military Affairs.
Medium Dept/Agency--Mary P. Weakley, Social Service Supervisor, Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse.
Large Dept/Agency--Beatrice Aquino, Accounting Technician II, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
B. Silent Ones
Small Dept/Agency--David J. Rojas, Compliance Officer, Guam Economic Development Authority.
Medium Dept/Agency--Pedro Lipata, Clerk, Department of Labor.
Large Dept/Agency--Evelyn G. Sepulia, Special Diet Assistant, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
C. Community Service
Alejandro T. B. Lizama, Historic Preservation Specialist II, Department of Parks & Recreation.
D. Female Athlete of the Year
Catherine Taitague, Youth Service Worker I, Department of Youth Affairs.
E. Male Athlete of the Year
Clifford M. Raphael, Utility Worker, Guam Power Authority.
F. Sports Team of the Year
Guam Customs Baseball Team, Customs and Quarantine Agency.
G. Lifesaving
Patrick B. Tydingco, Airport Police Supervisor, Guam International Airport Authority.
H. Integrity
Zennia Pecina, Assistant Administrator of Nursing Services, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
I. Cost Savings/Innovative Idea
Small Dept/Agency--Joe Leon Guerrero, Special Projects Coordinator, Department of Military Affairs.
Medium Dept/Agency--Jumpstart Program, Department of Youth Affairs.
J. Recognition of Former Outstanding Employees
Jose L. Gumataotao, Program Coordinator III, Department of Youth Affairs.
K. Project/Program of the Year
Small Dept/Agency--Defense and State Memorandum of Agreement (DSMOA)/CERCLA Program, Guam Environmental Protection Agency.
Medium Dept/Agency--Contraband Enforcement Team, Customs and Quarantine Agency.
Large Dept/Agency--Guam Highway Patrol, Guam Police Department.
L. Unit of the Year
Small Dept/Agency--Accounting Division, Guam Economic Development Agency.
Medium Dept/Agency--Community Social Development Unit, Department of Youth Affairs.
Large Dept/Agency--Building Construction and Facility Maintenance Division, Department of Public Works.
M. Department of the Year
Small Dept/Agency--Bureau of Planning, Guam Environmental Protection Agency.
Medium Dept/Agency--Department of Youth Affairs.
Large Dept/Agency--Guam Police Department.
N. Employee of the Year
Typing and Secretarial--Doreen S. Fernandez, Word Processing Secretary II, University of Guam.
Keypunch and Computer Operations--Norbert J. Palomo, Computer Operations Specialist, Guam Power Authority.
Office Management and Miscellaneous Administrative--Louisa F. Marquez, Administrative Assistant, Department of Public Works.
Personnel Administration, Equal Employment and Public Information--Vivian D. Iglesias, Personnel Specialist I, Guam Power Authority.
Computer Programming and Analysis--Joycelyn Aguon, Computer Systems Analyst I, Guam Housing & Urban Renewal Authority.
Employment Service and Related--Greg S. Massey, Employment Development Worker II, Department of Labor.
Youth Service & Related--Jose Quinata, Youth Service Worker I, Department of Youth Affairs.
Public Safety--Joseph S. Carbullido, Police Officer III, Guam Police Department.
Security and Correction--Joseph A. Torres, Guard, Department of Public Works.
Technical and Professional Engineering--Bruce Meno, Engineering Aide II, Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority.
Planning--Charles H. Ada II, Planner I, Department of Military Affairs.
Wildlife, Biology, Agriculture Science and Related--Anna Maria Leon Guerrero, Biologist I, Guam Environmental Protection Agency.
Nursing and Dental Hygiene--Rizalina Fernandez, Staff Nurse I, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
General Domestic and Food Service--Fred Balecha, Cook I, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
Custodial--Luisa Bainco, Building Custodian, University of Guam.
Labor, Grounds and Maintenance--Norbert J. Iriarte, Auto Service Worker I, Department of Public Works.
Equipment Operation and Related--Wayne D. San Nicolas, Cargo Checker, Port Authority of Guam.
Mechanical and Metal Trades--John R. Manibusan, Heavy Equipment Operator Leader I, Guam Power Authority.
Building Trades--Paul T. Cruz, Stage/Maintenance Technician, Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency.
Power System Electrical--Anthony P. Cruz, Electric Power System Dispatcher II, Guam Power Authority.
Electronics and Related Technical--Vicente A. Aguero, Computer Technician Leader, Guam Power Authority.
O. Supervisor of the Year
General Clerical--Karen E. Guerrero, Acting Clerk Supervisor, Guam Police Department.
Business Regulatory--Claire L. Cruz, Programs and Compliance Officer, Guam Economic Development Authority.
Community and Social Services--Grace R. Taitano, Social Worker III, Department of Youth Affairs.
Compliance Inspection/Enforcement--Rafaelle MJ Sgambelluri, Customs & Quarantine Officer Supervisor, Customs & Quarantine Agency.
Custodial--Jesse K. Lujan, Building Custodial Supervisor, University of Guam.
Mechanical and Metal Trades--Vincent M. Palomo, Transportation Supervisor, Department of Public Works.
Building Trades--Patrick J. Sablan, Building Maintenance Supervisor, Port Authority of Guam.
P. Manager of the Year
Small Dept/Agency--Leigh Leilani Lujan, Industry Development Manager, Guam Economic Development Agency.
Medium Dept/Agency--Linda C. San Nicolas, Program Coordinator IV, Department of Labor.
Large Dept/Agency--Catherine C. Guzman, Chief Clinical Dietician, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
Q. Merit Cup Leader Award
The best of the best among the outstanding Supervisors & Managers of the Year--Rafaelle Sgambelluri, Customs & Quarantine Officer Supervisor, Customs & Quarantine Agency.
R. Merit Cup Employee Award
The best of the best among the outstanding Employees of the Year--Bruce Meno, Engineering Aide II, Guam Housing & Urban Renewal Authority; Jose Quinata, Youth Service Worker I, Department of Youth Affairs.
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